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New Ray-Ban Meta glasses smash sales records, Milleri says
New Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, created by Meta Platforms and EssilorLuxottica, have seen a surge in sales, exceeding their predecessors. The success of Ray-Ban Meta glasses can’t be separated from its pricing, features, and form factor.

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Binance’s Nigeria money laundering trial is postponed to October
Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan’s money-laundering trial has been postponed to October 11 due to the judge’s vacation

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FBI hacks into Trump shooter’s phone with tiny device
OUR TAKEThe FBI’s ability to hack into the phone of a high-profile suspect using advanced tools underscores the ongoing conflict between privacy and security. While the need to access crucial evidence is undeniable, it raises important questions about our privacy rights in the…

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Microsoft’s $650M AI hire triggers major UK regulatory probe
CMA has launched a formal investigation into Microsoft’s recent hiring of former Inflection AI employees and its partnership with startups.

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Top tech news stories today: July 17, 2024
Fintech 1. Nigerian judge adjourns Binance money laundering trial to October A Binance Holdings Ltd. executive spent several hours back in a Nigerian court on Tuesday, before a judge adjourned the hearing until October. (Bloomberg) IT infrastructure 2. Google deal for ‘hot…

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Huawei Builds $1.4B Shanghai centre as chip war heats up
OUR TAKEHuawei Technologies is about to complete its largest research and development centre in Shanghai, a major step forward for the global semiconductor industry. The centre, which will be Huawei’s largest, covers 1.6 million square metres and has extensive facilities…

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Salesforce cuts more jobs in latest sign of tech austerity
OUR TAKESoftware giant Salesforce recently cut around 300 jobs as part of its ongoing strategy to streamline operations and manage costs more effectively. The move reflects a wider trend in the technology sector, where companies are seeking to reassess their staffing needs after…

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Ocado says cash flow is improving despite robot warehouse delays
Ocado expects a big increase in cash flow to $194 million, despite delays and concerns from analysts.

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KKR-backed OneStream shareholders seek $466M in US IPO
OneStream, in partnership with shareholders including KKR, is seeking to raise $465.5 million through a US initial public offering.

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Panasonic’s CEO urges managers to embrace a ‘sense of crisis’
OUR TAKEPanasonic Holdings CEO Yuki Kusumi has issued a strong warning to the company’s management, stressing the urgent need for a “sense of crisis” to combat persistently low profitability. In a recent interview, Kusumi stated that managers who failed to meet performance…

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Tesla’s UK lawsuit for 5G patents licence thrown out by UK court
OUR TAKETesla’s efforts to secure favourable licensing terms for 5G technology patents have been blocked by a London High Court ruling that dismissed the company’s case against InterDigital and Avanci. The court’s ruling complicates Tesla’s plans to launch 5G vehicles in the UK…

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TSMC soars 30%: AI chip craze fuels a profit leap in Q2
Analysts expect TSMC’s profit to rise 30% year-on-year to $7.25 billion in the second quarter due to surging demand for AI chips. TSMC has customers include Apple and NVIDIA and is spending billions of dollars to build new factories overseas.

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OpenAI’s ‘Strawberry’ project advances AI reasoning
OpenAI is secretly pushing ahead with a advanced project called “Strawberry” that aims to improve the reasoning capabilities of AI.

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UK regulators to scrutinise Big Tech’s digital wallets
British financial regulators said they’ll examine Big Tech digital wallets’ impact on competition, consumer protection, and market integrity.

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Microsoft’s AI system ‘SpreadsheetLLM’ elevates firm productivity
Microsoft researchers have introduced “SpreadsheetLLM,” an innovative AI model designed to decode and interact with spreadsheets.

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The best smart home devices for seamless living
Smart home devices, such as smart thermostats, voice assistants, and security systems, offer significant benefits including energy efficiency, seamless control, and enhanced security, redefining modern living experiences and promoting sustainability.

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Smart home devices: Luxuries or necessities?
Smart home devices, by enabling remote and voice-activated control over various household functions, offer users unprecedented convenience and efficiency, streamlining daily routines and saving significant time through their interconnectivity.

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Are smart home devices safe? Unraveling the security landscape
Smart home devices, while offering convenience, expose users to cybersecurity threats such as unsecured networks and outdated software, which can lead to privacy breaches and unauthorised access.

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Intel expects to reach $1B in revenue from software strategy
Intel’s software strategy is expected to reach $1 billion by the end of 2027, or sooner, with its services in AI, performance, and security.

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The importance of reinforcement learning in AI
Reinforcement learning, as an effective technique used in AI sector, shares a paramount position in the AI products.
